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New BlueGrace Logistics Index highlights industry sentiment for Q3 inventories, revenues, and orders

Blue Grace Logistics

And it added that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, it provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect next quarter and how that reflects the freight market. Markets could be driven by increased consumer demand or increased sales/promotions to clear stagnant inventory, or both.

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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding

Logistics Viewpoints

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. According to the survey, 55% of respondents indicated that positions for knowledge workers (e.g.,

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BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index Has an Optimistic Outlook, for the Fourth Quarter

Blue Grace Logistics

And it added that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, it provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect next quarter and how that reflects the freight market. from the third quarter of 2022 to the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What Inventory, Order Volumes Could Mean for Holiday Freight

Blue Grace Logistics

Glenn Taylor | Sourcing Journal November 02, 2023 In an improving sign for the retail supply chain, the majority of shippers surveyed by third-party logistics (3PL) provider BlueGrace Logistics—64.4 The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices.

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Signs of Q1 optimism are seen in BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index

Blue Grace Logistics

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

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Thought Leadership Updates with Joe Jaska

Now, That's Logistics

Welcome to my blog series, where we delve into the dynamic world of the land transport industry. As a seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in this ever-evolving sector, I am excited to share my industry insights and provide commentary on the latest news and trends shaping the landscape.

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Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023 Highlights: A Human-Centric Approach to Unlocking Productivity

Locus

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo has once again, exceeded our expectations, leaving us inspired and engaged We had some thought-provoking conversations with stakeholders on the latest industry dynamics, pain points, customer expectations, and innovative supply chain strategies. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. All rights reserved.

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